It appears there are complaints about this already but this first part for the brakes/stability management system aren't classified as a recall but instead they put it as a customer campaign. I was slowing down to make a turn at an intersection, then the back tire locked up under braking causing the rear of the bike to start sliding out which ultimately made the bike high side in the corner. This condition has been found to be a issue with a low battery voltage apon starting the motorcycle, which disables the ABS/stability management. I ended up breaking my ankle in 3 spots, torn tendons, and have nerve damage, the doctor said my boot was the only thing keeping my foot from being torn off. The accident happened prior to any known information to me about a problem in september 2019. The next issue has also been documented but again no information was given to me about it at all, I found all this info out after the accident. In january 2020 got a customer campaign letter regarding the ABS which I started looking into and found out these are known problems. The dealership (bob landphere motorcycle) located in tigard oregon claims to have fixed the issue of a miss shift/ false gear selection. It only happens when shifting from 1st to 2nd which will create an over rev situation because it goes into neutral instead of 2nd gear which is dangerous by its self but it gets worse, when then trying to select 2nd gear the motorcycle can stretch/ and snap the chain which is very dangerous. My bike has this issue but after looking into it, the dealership claimed to fix that before I purchased the motorcycle & suzuki claims my bike is out of warranty and that I will have to fix this problem out of pocket since its "already" been replaced, my chain is very stretched and I could only imagine its nearing its stretch limit and will snap.
The worst 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Transmission1
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- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1‑800‑934‑0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A86-2A88.
Recall number 18V694000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000A, GSX-R1000RA, and GSX-R1000RZA motorcycles. When upshifting between first and second gear, if the rider fails to engage second gear, a neutral condition will exist and may cause very high engine RPM. If the rider then shifts into second gear without disengaging the clutch, the motorcycles chain may stretch or break.
- Risk
- If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM), and inspect and replace the drive chain and sprockets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1‑714‑572‑1490. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A76 to 2A81.
Recall number 18V064000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 26
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign.
- Customer reminder of open customer satisfaction campaign.
- Customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign
- Revision to exhaust control valve adjustment settings
- Manufacturer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign
- Customer satisfaction campaign "EZ" / 2017/2018 GSX-R1000RA, GSX-R1000RZA Inertial Measurement Unit...
- This customer satisfaction campaign reminder was sent by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. to owners of...
- This customer satisfaction campaign reminder was sent to owners of unrepaired affected vehicles, urging...
- This bulletin describes a customer satisfaction campaign to replace the inertial sensor on affected...
- This communication from Suzuki Motor Corporation announces their decision to conduct a Service Campaign...
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Is the 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000, fewer than a typical GSX-R1000 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and engine and engine cooling.
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